In this episode of Fullback, join us as we welcome back Dan from the Barcelona Podcast.

We jump right in into the latest discussions around Marc-André Ter Stegen, analysing his performances and the backlash around his kerfuffle that led to Eric Garcia getting a straight red 10 minutes into the match.

We also explore the implications of Barcelona's physicality under Hansi Flick compared to Xavi, and how their fitness levels could impact their Champions League campaign.

Additionally, we discuss Dani Olmo's role and his significant contributions to the team.

Finally, we preview the upcoming match against Villarreal, weighing the potential outcomes and strategies for Barcelona.

Tune in for a lively and fun discussion and as always Dan's a great speaker.

Timeline:

00:00 Introduction and Welcome Back

00:53 Discussing Ter Stegen's Performance01:27 Analyzing the Monaco Game

07:22 Ansu Fati's Return and Future

16:24 Physicality Under Hansi Flick

23:19 Dani Olmo's Impact

30:43 Previewing the Villarreal Match

37:28 Closing Remarks and Thank You

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The International break is over.

And over the next few weeks, things are going to get busy with Barca playing 7 games on the trot, with 5 away from home and fixtures against Real Madrid and Monaco.

Thankfully the injury count has not gone up. This stretch of seven games and the ones that comes after this will pretty much define how the team goes into the winter break where Flick probably will get a few more reinforcements

But how will the team fare till then?

In this episode we talk about Barca's improving wage bill,, Gavi' return to training and a potential hicccup at Girona.

Tune in and give it a listen on your way to work:)

Right from 2018, there has not been a single season when Dani Olmo has not been connected to returning to Barca.A versatile footballer known for his creativity, technical skill, and vision on the field, Dani has returned to Barca to headline his next act in what would be Barca' s most underwhelming transfer window in years. Primarily an attacking midfielder or winger, Olmo excels in dribbling, quick passing, and positioning, making him a key playmaker. His ability to operate between the lines and contribute both in scoring and assisting make his profile a perfect fit for a team which has the likes of Lamine, Pedri and Raphinha . His intelligence in reading the game and work rate off the ball further enhance his tactical importance in modern football. In this episode we take a look at Olmo's tactical insights followed by the key stats that define the player behind the hype.Tune in

Without a doubt one of the most underwhelming transfer windows Barca have had in a long time. The expectations were high, while the finances were low.

Not yet in La Liga's 1:1 rule, Barca had to resort to a mini fire sale to register the one signing they made in Dani Olmo and that too was provisional till December.

Barca still short by about EUR 60M in fair play margins.

But what does it all mean? How bad was the window given the clubs financial situation? Is the squad really terrible or was there some method in the madness?

Dom and I discuss

The summer transfer window is officially shut. Barca for the third year in succession, have not been in the 1:1 rule with their wage bill higher than what was approved by La Liga. This is the third season where Barca have failed to be in the 1:1 rule.

But what got Barca to this place?

We invite Don Hilton from the Barcelona Podcast to discuss the last ten years of Barcelona's transfers.

For a cash strapped Barca, this has been an underwhelming transfer window, with the only material change being that of coach Hansi Flick.

There has been a mini fire sale to balance the books and in all probability Barca will close this tramsfer window wiht very little reinforcements and a lot of sales leaving their squad extremely thin and very dependent on youth and Barca B players.

Dom and I discuss the last few dyas of the transfer window

Dom and I discuss Flick's first game with Barca as the seasons starts, Barca score a 2-1 win away at the Mestalla. Not completely convincing. But good given the situations. Give it a listen

In today’s episode, we dive into the latest transfer rumours swirling the Camp Nou. Bayern Munich’s Joshua Kimmich is at the top of the list as the club looks to add his experience and versatility to their midfield. There’s also talk of bringing in Joao Felix to boost the attacking options, and Liverpool’s winger Luis Diaz to inject more pace and creativity into the squad.On the flip side, the future of Frenkie de Jong remains uncertain, with Barcelona open to selling the Dutch midfielder if a significant offer comes in. Meanwhile, the club is also focused on renewing contracts for key players and managing potential exits to balance the squad and finances.Stay tuned as we break down these rumors and discuss what they could mean for Barcelona’s strategy in the upcoming season. Let’s get started!

This Euro , from BarcaFutbol, we are going live. We will be covering a few games everyday which will be shorter in duration, but hopefully with enough in -game context to entertain all our viewers. We start with Spain vs Croatia. On the surface, it seems like Spain dominated Croatia end to end, but the truth was far from it. Having said that, it is true, Croatia now has to win their second game to stay alive in the tournament. it will be a must win game for them. What went wrong today and what should they do against Italy? And is everything hunky Dory for Spain as the scoreline suggests? Dom and I discuss.

Barca have a new coach.

The same coach who led Bayern to defeat them 8-2 a few years ago. Barca's heaviest defeat in Champions League.

A coach from the famed German school of football, of which Laporta is a fan.

Hansi Flick won the sextuple with Bayern, but he had a stacked team. He won't have the same at Barca. Neither will he have the funds to buy the players he needs.

And yet for some reason he has been wanting this job of coaching Barca, over all other jobs? Why did he opt for this and what can we realistically expect from his first season?

How will he set it all up?

Dom and I delve in.